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I don't think Hall's choice will effect Manville. Manville will be at least 1 weight class lower than Hall. Probably 2 but as many as 3.
IF Hall commits to PSU, I don't see Manville decommitting. If lineup was a concern, he would have already decommitted - Manville looks like he is going to be around 157 - maybe smaller, maybe a bit bigger. He is already going to have to battle for a spot given that you have Joseph and Nolf around there now. Also, while I understand your thinking but I've followed Manville quite a bit over the years and he's a little different that most kids. I don't think he picked PSU because of where he fits in the lineup. Not trying to sound like a PSU commercial there, as many other schools can offer similar, but there are just different fits for different kids who are trying to achieve goals - wrestling and otherwise.
Given the time period, he's most likely already got his offer anyhow now - which is unlike Haines. Money may not be an issue with them either - although I don't know the family personally, given the places I've seen them over the years since he was in 6th grade and the obvious expense of his HS career, I would guess they aren't hurting - although you never know.
Good post Dice. Actually makes sense and with all that said I'll say congrats now bc I think Hall is PSU bound.
In a surprise twist he signs with........ Simpson and goes the D3 routs saying you know wrestling has always just been more of something to do during the winter months I can't say it was something I ever wanted to do long term.
I basically posted the same thing dice did before he did. Of course I was more economical with my words
I basically posted the same thing dice did before he did. Of course I was more economical with my words
LOL. GREAT POST PAPA!!!!
I'll be honest I am pretty ignorant on the topic of scholarship money and scholarships in general so I have a couple questions. Does PSU/OSU have the money to get Hall? If in fact they do then would either of them also have the money for Lee? Last but not least why has everyone counted Hall out from Iowa? I know he did not take an official visit but he has been to IC more than a few times and has (as everyone knows) very close ties with the Metcalfs. Also, where do people think Lee's going as of today? I think Hall is sheisty and if I were a betting man would not bet on him choosing any particular school. Thoughts would be appreciated
The general thought among the community right now is that Lee is 49% Iowa, 49% PSU and 2% elsewhere. People don't believe Hall will be attending Iowa, because there is really no evidence suggesting that he will
Iowa was not listed in his top 5 is why it's believed he won't be coming here. Guess stranger things have happened though.
24...Not everybody needs to be on scholarship. For example, imagine you are Joe B. O'Donuts, one of the best wrestlers in the country from a well to do family in PA. You go to Penn State but get there at the tail end of the run of titles. So the O'Donuts decide to put their collective egos aside and ensure their son is part of a championship team. If a few families decide to do this, could have the makings of a helluva team.
I believe the O'Donuts are in the cement business and their "comfortable" so to speak.
I went to grade school with a guy named Rocky Fizzano. His family was in the concrete business - I crap you negative.
He had male relatives who were able to attend all our Little League games which were usually scheduled late in the work day - those guys never seemed to be too stressed about "missing" work.
Just an interesting facet of life growing up near Philly.
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Everyone not privy to PSU's scholly budget is just as ignorant as you on what money they have available (including me so you're in good company). What I will say is there is not a school that provides the 9.9 that wouldn't make it work for either or both of those guys.
"I was really interested in going to (insert any school) but they didn't have enough athletic scholly money left over for me" are words that will never be uttered by Mr. Lee or Mr. Hall, in public or in private.
I've always been under the impression that scholly $ offered to a particular athlete was done annually, so that it might be higher for an incoming recruit than say, for his 5th senior year after riding the pines for 4 years. In this way, it's similar to financial aid, which is recalibrated each year. Is this the case or so coaches make an offer and "guarantee" that $ aid for their career? Just curious how it works in real situations................if anyone knows, thanks in advance.
PBS- initially my question was catered for you, but changed my line of questioning so didn't mean to quote you on this.
we'll definitely see some more parity if he commits to Nebraska. That will be a monster of a class. If I had to guess I would say Ohio State. Cael can't possibly get every guy he wants can he?
With my extremely limited insider info. By that I mean absolute zero.
I am certain in saying, Iowa offered Hall a full ride.
I heard that Iowa offered him two full rides.
This was to me kinda funny. Flo had the date for this listed as Nov 9th how could they mess up like that when the whole wrestling community was waiting?
Also I see today it will have free streaming they sure have a way to pi$$ off subscribers.
Also I see today it will have free streaming they sure have a way to pi$$ off subscribers.
Books. If he made the lineup they were willing to talk (no guarantees) about more in the future.
I think (and I may be totally wrong on this) that it has more to do with national signing day and Veterans day was just a coinky dink.
It is annual and fluid which is why I don't get it when people try to take guesses at scholly budgets. 25-45 kids on the roster each with whatever they are or are not getting subject to change going into the following year plus whatever money the next year's crop is getting or not getting. Not worth trying to figure that out even if you knew exactly what some of the kids are getting.
I'm thinking he verbals to Penn State but is going to OTC for one year and then we call go through all this again next year.
Copy all PBS. Guess what I should have said is I'm surprised national signing day occurs on Veteran's Day this year. I would have made a different decision, but then again I'm biased. There's a reason this is a national holiday.
I think you all missed my insider info analysis, he's going to Iowa!
I only have 1 thing to say to young Mr Hall, It's us against the world. You're either with us or you're against us. 23 NCAA Team Titles don't lie. Iowa City has everything you need to be an Olympic Champion.
As previously stated months ago, Iowa has really, really good books. Some would say outstanding books. So that does need to be taken into consideration for totality of the compensation/offer........
As previously stated months ago, Iowa has really, really good books. Some would say outstanding books. So that does need to be taken into consideration for totality of the compensation/offer........
Let's not forget the Center for the Book. I could be wrong, but I doubt the other schools have such an amazing book program. I'm guessing that's what swings it in our favor.
Iowa!!!
The kid wants to shock the world and be the greatest ever for the greatest program ever.
We're all going to be chanting "Hallkeye" around 2:41 tomorrow!
Who's with me???
The kid wants to shock the world and be the greatest ever for the greatest program ever.
We're all going to be chanting "Hallkeye" around 2:41 tomorrow!
Who's with me???
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